A controversial wellness trend called sleepmaxxing is rapidly gaining traction across platforms like TikTok and X, with influencers pushing various routines and products designed to “optimize” sleep quality. While the idea of improving sleep might sound appealing, experts are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers and misinformation associated with the movement. The sleepmaxxing trend...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday launched a veiled attack on former US President Donald Trump, criticizing rising tariffs on Indian exports amid growing trade tensions between India and the United States. Speaking at an event in Madhya Pradesh, Singh said that certain global powers are uncomfortable with India’s rapid economic rise and are trying...
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the implementation of open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students starting from the academic year 2026–27, following a successful pilot study that received strong support from educators. According to a report by The Indian Express, this move is aimed at encouraging application-based learning and reducing the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during an address in Bengaluru on Sunday, lauded the Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, declaring that it brought Pakistan to its knees within hours. The operation was India’s swift and strategic military response to the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. PM...
Updated: Aug 10th, 2025 Three people were injured in a shooting at Times Square, said the New York City Police Department (NYPD). All the injured were hospitalised and in stable condition, said an NYPD spokesperson. A 17-year-old boy was held in custody and a firearm was recovered, a Chinese news agency reported. Saturday’s shooting occurred...
At least seven individuals sustained severe burns following a stampede-like incident triggered by a fire at the Atma Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, during an ‘Aarti’ ceremony held to celebrate Shravan Purnima on August 9, as reported by police on Sunday. They added that all victims are on the path to recovery. The...
India plays a “certainly crucial” role in the transnational IMEC project due to its status as a significant market and producer. The initiative focuses on the trade of goods, energy, and data connectivity, with New Delhi being a “protagonist in all three sectors,” according to a senior Italian diplomat. Described as a groundbreaking initiative, the...
On Sunday morning, security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists in the Dul area of Kishtwar, as reported by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps. In a message posted on X, the White Knight Corps indicated that troops involved in an intelligence-driven operation made contact with terrorists in the region. “Indian Army troops, while...
The Bachchan family, consisting of Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and their daughter Aaradhya, attracted significant attention upon their arrival at the Mumbai airport early Sunday morning. Videos showcasing the trio in matching travel outfits quickly gained popularity, with social media users commending their effortless fashion sense as they navigated through the terminal. In the footage,...
Heavy rainfall has impacted Himachal Pradesh over the past few days, resulting in multiple cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, which have caused the closure of 362 roads for vehicle traffic, officials reported on Saturday, 10 August. Among these, 220 roads were obstructed in Mandi district, while 91 roads were blocked in the neighboring Kullu district...